Classroom English

When I listen

Can you repeat ? Could you repeat the question ? I didn’t catch a word of what you said. Can you speak up ? Can you speak louder ? Sorry, what did you say ? Could you say that again ? I didn’t hear what you’ve just said.What does the word … mean ? Could you explain this word ? I don’t understand the meaning of this word.

When I read

Can you step aside ? / Can you move ? I can’t see what you have written on the board.Excuse me, what is the word after … on the board ? May I draw the curtain ? We can’t see what is written.What does the word … mean ? Could you explain this word ? This sentence doesn’t make sense to me.

When I speak

Sorry, what is the English for … ? How do you say … in English ?

When I write

Could you spell this word ? Could you write the word on the board ? I don’t know how to spell it.